Philips SVD100 owner manual Helpful Hints

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If you are having problems with your product, check this list of problems and possi- ble solutions before requesting service. You may be able to solve the problem yourself.

If you need to call a customer service representative, please know the model num- ber and serial number of your product before you call. This information is displayed on the back of the product. Also, please take a moment to identify the problem you are having, and be prepared to explain this to the representative. If you believe the representative will need to help you with operations, please stay near the prod- uct. Our representatives will be happy to assist you.

The DVD Player has no power.

•Make sure the power cord is connected completely to an AC (alternating cur- rent) outlet.

•Press the POWER button to turn on the DVD Player. “HELLO” will appear briefly on the display panel as the power is turning on.

The remote control will not operate the DVD Player.

•Aim the remote control directly at the DVD Player’s remote sensor. Details are on page 14.

•Remove all obstacles between the remote control and the DVD Player.

•Inspect and/or replace the batteries in the remote control. Details are on page seven.

•Use the remote control within 23 feet of the DVD Player.

No picture

•Make sure the video cable is connected correctly. You may connect either the yellow video cable (supplied) or an optional S-Video cable. Details are on pages 8- 12.

•Make sure the TV is set to the correct Video or S-Video In channel (usually the AUX IN, A/V IN, Auxiliary In, or S-Video In channel). Check your TV owner’s manual for details.

•Insert a Disc that is playable on this DVD Player. Details are on page six.

Disc cannot be played.

•Insert a playable Disc. Details are on page six.

•Place the Disc correctly in the recesses in the Disc tray. If the Disc is one-sided, place the Disc in the tray with the label facing up. If the Disc is two-sided, make sure the side you want to play is facing up.

•Clean the Disc.

•Cancel the parental lock, enter the password, or change the control level. Details are on pages 34-35.

•Make sure the Disc is labelled for use in Region 1 or ALL regions. Details are on page six.

No sound

•Connect the audio cables firmly. Make sure the cables are connected to the AUDIO IN jacks on the TV or audio equipment. Details are on pages 8-12.

•Check the audio settings of the DVD Player. Details are on pages 38-39.

•Turn on the power of the audio equipment and make sure it is set to the correct channel, usually Auxiliary IN. Refer to the owner’s manual of the audio equipment for details.

•Check the audio settings of the Disc. For example, you may have selected “soundtrack” playback on a DVD. Only the music of the movie will play, not the characters’ dialog; music might not be recorded throughout the entire DVD.

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Contents Digital Video Disc Player Warranty Verification For Customer UseSafety Information Table of Contents Introduction Playable Discs Playable DiscsRegion Codes Color SystemsRemote Control Setup Putting Batteries in the Remote ControlUsing the Remote Control Recycling Guidelines/Battery SafetyHookups DVD PlayerHookups cont’d DVD PlayerConnecting to a TV and a Stereo Connecting to a Dolby Digital Decoder or DTS Decoder Back of TV Example only DVD Player DVD Player Display Display MessagesDisplay Disc loading trayFront Panel Coaxial Jack AC Power Cord Audio OUT JacksRear Panel Remote Control Buttons Title ButtonReturn Button Subtitle ButtonPlaying a Disc Playing a DVD or an Audio CDBefore you begin Press the OPEN/CLOSE button to open the Disc trayUsing the DVD Menus Using the Title MenuPausing Playback Where playback stoppedMemory On Resuming playback from the pointStep by Step Playback Fast Forward/Reverse Search Press the Play button to return to normal playbackSlow Motion Press the PAUSE/STILL button during playbackTrack Playback Starting Playback at a Specific TrackStarting Playback at a Specific Title/Chapter When playback is stopped, press the Number buttons toTitle/Chapter Playback Starting Playback at a Specific Disc Time Press the Search Mode button repeatedly three timesSpecific Time Playback Repeat Playback 42-4 B Repeat PlaybackProgrammed Playback Random Playback While the Random screen appears, press the Play butSound Mode DVD LanguageSubtitle Language Subtitle menu will disappear after about 15 secondsCamera Angles Press the Number buttons to enter the 4-digit password Parental Lock PasswordWhile playback is stopped, press the Setup button. Press the Number 1 button to select Level Press the Number buttons to enter your 4-digit passwordParental Lock Levels Accessing the Status Display Status DisplayVideo Settings Press the Number 2 button to select VideoAudio Settings Go to to change these settingsPress the Number 3 button to select Audio Press the corresponding Number button to select anAudio Settings cont’d Language Settings Press the Number 1 button to select LanguageLanguage Settings cont’d Press a Number button to select a settingLanguage Settings cont’d Language Country CodeOther Menu Settings Press the Number 5 button to select OthersHelpful Hints Helpful Hints cont’d Care and Maintenance Cleaning the DVD PlayerCleaning a Disc Checking the LaserGlossary Specifications Limited Warranty DVD PlayerIndex 38-39Page Supplied Accessories
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